Moez
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Moez is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1981 to 1981, Moez has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Moez is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Moez is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic meaning 'one who gives honor' or 'the powerful.' Al-Moez li-Din Allah was a 10th-century Fatimid Caliph who founded Cairo — making this a name with significant Islamic historical resonance.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Moez is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1981 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Moez’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Moez has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #6945 | — |
The Story of Moez
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Moez is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Moez are most likely born between 1981 and 1981.
How rare is Moez?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Moez is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1981–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | #6945 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1981